Encore ENHWI-N3 User manual

ENHWI-N3

802.11n Wireless Router

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................3

2 KEY FEATURES..........................................................................................................................4

3 PACKAGE CONTENTS..............................................................................................................5

4 PRODUCT LAYOUT...................................................................................................................6

5 NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................8

6 ENHWI-N3 PLACEMENT..........................................................................................................8

7 SETUP LAN, WAN.......................................................................................................................9

8 PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP (WINDOWS XP)............................................................10

9 BRING UP ENHWI-N3..............................................................................................................12

10 SMART WIZARD ......................................................................................................................12

11 INITIAL SETUP ENHWI-N3....................................................................................................26

12 AP ROUTER MODE..................................................................................................................27

13 REPEATER MODE..................................................................................................................84

APPENDIX A – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT..................................................................96

APPENDIX B – IC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT.....................................................................97

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I - Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of ENHWI-N3 802.11n Wireless Router.

ENHWI-N3 is backward compatible with wireless devices running under the

802.11g and 802.11b technologies. ENHWI-N3 is not only a Wireless Access

Point, but also a wireless Repeater that extends your wireless coverage when

used as a Repeater Mode in a established Local Area Networking or LAN, as

well as 4-port 10/100 Mbps full-duplex Switch that connects your wired Ethernet

LAN devices together at incredible speed.

At 150 Mbps wireless transmission rate, the Access Point built into the router

uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit multiple

streams of data into a single wireless channel providing a seamless access to

multimedia contents. Its robust RF signal travels farther, eliminates dead spots

and extends network range. For data protection, wireless security and privacy,

the ENHWI-N3 encodes all wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA, and WPA2

data encryptions.

With built-in DHCP Server & a powerful SPI firewall, the ENHWI-N3 protects

your computers against intruders and known Internet attacks, and still provides

safe and secured VPN pass-through. With data rate at incredible speed and QoS

function, the ENHWI-N3 is ideal for media-centric applications such as streaming

video, internet gaming, and VoIP telephony to run multiple media-intense data

streams through the network at the same time, with no degradation in

performance.

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II - Key Features

Features Advantages

Incredible Data Rate up to 150 Mbps**

Easily handled heavy data loads

such as MPEG audio / video

streaming,

IEEE 802.11b/g/n Compliant

Fully Interoperable with IEEE

802.11b/g/n compliant devices

with legacy protection

Four 10/100 Mbps Fast Switch RJ-45

Ports (with Auto-Crossover)

Scalability. Extend your network

computers.

Firewall supports, DMZ, MAC Filter, IP

Filter, URL Filter, ICMP Blocking, SPI,

Port Mapping, Port Forwarding, Port

Trigger

Use to prevent attacks from

hackers or viruses from the

internet

Support 802.1x Authenticator, 802.11i

(WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN pass-through

Provide mutual authentication

(Client and dynamic encryption

keys to enhance security)

WDS (Wireless Distribution System)

Make Wireless AP and Bridge

mode simultaneously as a

wireless repeater

** Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11a, b, g, n chipset used. Actual

throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual throughput rate.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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III - Package Contents

Check and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not

discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped back in

its original packaging.

1. ENHWI-N3 Wireless 802.11n Router

2. 100V~240V Power Adapter (Use only the supplied power adapter)

3. One piece 2 dBi 2.4 GHz SMA Upgradeable Antenna

4. Quick Installation Guide

5. CD-ROM (Smart Install and User’s Manual)

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IV - Product Layout

Front Panel View

LED Lights Description

POWER

Lights up in Red when powered ON.

Blinks on TEST/RESET

WLAN

Lights up in Green when Wireless LAN is

enabled. Blinks on traffic

1 to 4

Blinks in Green on data traffic

WAN

Lights up in Green when WAN port is use

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Rear View

Item Description

Reset

Press and release this button to reboot the

device.

Press and hold this button for 10 seconds

to load the factory default settings of the

system.

WPS™

Click this button to start WPS™ function.

DC 12V

Power connector, connects to DC 12V 1As

Power Adapter

LAN1 ~ LAN4

Ports 1 to 4 Local Area Network

(LAN)10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports

WAN

Wide Area Network (WAN) port or

Internet Port. Connects to xDSL or Cable

Modem

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V - Network + System Requirements

To begin using the ENHWI-N3, make sure you meet the following as minimum

requirements:

h PC / Notebook Computer

h Operating System – Microsoft™

Windows

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98SE/ME/XP/2000/

Windows Vista™

h 1 Free Ethernet port

h Wi-Fi adapter card – optional.

h External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45).

h A Web Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera etc.)

h Few Ethernet compatible CAT5 or better cables.

VI - ENHWI-N3 - Where to place

You can place ENHWI-N3 on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it on

a wall. For optimal performance, place your ENHWI-N3 Wireless Router in the

center of your office (or your home) in a location that is away from any potential

source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven. This location

must be close to a power connection and your ADSL/Cable modem. If the

antennas are not positioned correctly, performance loss can occur.

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VII - Setup LAN, WAN

LAN connection:

Connect Ethernet cable between your PC/Notebook LAN port

& one of the 4 available LAN ports on ENHWI-N3.

WAN connection:

Connect Ethernet cable between WAN port of your

ADSL/CABLE modem & WAN port of ENHWI-N3. Make sure

your ADSL/CABLE modem is already setup and working well.

Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) if you have any

questions.

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VIII - PC Network Adapter Setup (Windows XP)

• Assuming your PC or Laptop is equipped with a Network Interface Card. Click

on START Æ select “Control panel” Æ From the Control Panel Window

select “Network Connections”

• Right-click (Use the right button of your mouse) the “Local Area

Connection” icon then select and click “Properties”

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• Click to Highlight the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” then click “Properties”

button

• Select the “General” tab.

a. ENHWI-N3 supports the DHCP function, please select both “Obtain an IP

address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”

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IX - Power up the ENHWI-N3

Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power port and connect it to a wall

power outlet. The ENHWI-N3 automatically enters and run the self-test phase.

The Power LED will light a steady red light indicating that the ENHWI-N3 is

ready for operation.

X - Smart Wizard

Before you start the ENHWI-N3 router’s Smart Wizard check for the followings:

• Internet connection should be setup & ready to use (ADSL or cable modem).

• Modem must provide an RJ-45 port to connect with a ENHWI-N3 Router

• Microsoft Windows compatible PC/Notebook with UPnP enabled Network

Interface Card adapter. (This can be found in your network cards advanced

properties within MS Windows)

• CAT 5 network cable(s), RJ-45 port on PC/Notebook.

Step 1: Connect ENHWI-N3 “WAN” port & your Modem’s LAN port with RJ45

cable.

Step 2: Power-up the ENHWI-N3. The red power LED in the front the panel should

light up & stay on to indicate that the router is ready

Step 3: Connect one of the four available LAN ports to the PC/Notebook RJ-45 NIC

port with a CAT 5 RJ-45 network cable.

Step 4: Insert the ENHWI-N3 CD into your CDROM drive and the “SMART

WIZARD” should run automatically after just a few seconds. If not, open the

Windows Explorer, go to the root directory of the CD. Double click on the

Wizard.exe file.

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A welcome screen will pop up a few seconds and then will disappear.

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NOTE: The product picture may be different from what you have

Click Setup Wizard to run basic setup settings of your ENHWI-N3.

Click User Manual to open the user manual.

Click Adobe Reader to install Adobe Acrobat reader on your PC/Notebook.

Click EXIT when finish or anytime you want to abort.

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Setup Wizard

Click

to proceed. Click <Exit> to abort.

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Make sure your DSL/CABLE modem is setup and working prior to this installation

procedures. If not, call your Internet Service Provider and have them check and help

you in setting up your DSL/Cable modem.

Click

to proceed.

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Check the MODEM and ENHWI-N3 connection. It should be as shown below.

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Check power connection for modem as well as ENHWI-N3.

Make sure the antenna is connected to rear panel of ENHWI-N3.

Click <Next> to proceed.

Notice the LED will light up at this stage. If not, check your procedures again.

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Click

to configure WAN & Wireless settings.

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Enter the factory default username is admin and password is also admin. Click

to continue. Your default browser screen will connect to the ENHWI-N3 User

Interface screen using the factory default address

http://192.168.0.1 .

Click

to enter the mode selection screen.

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